BlockDAG Beta Testnet Shows Real Progress While SOL & ADA Focus on Market Hype

Solana Eyes ETF, Cardano Attracts Big Buyers—BlockDAG Stands Out with 15K TPS & $210M Presale Performance

Real progress stands out when hype meets performance. Solana is drawing attention through ETF proposals and growing institutional support, while Cardano is experiencing heavy accumulation from large investors. Yet both rely on future expectations more than current technical delivery.

BlockDAG is already showing what it can do. Its Beta Testnet processes 15,000 transactions daily and supports over 200 mining nodes—providing a live demonstration of how its mainnet will perform. While other platforms ride market sentiment, BlockDAG is measuring results right now.

Solana Gathers Steam as Institutional Support Builds

Solana (SOL) continues to hold above $140, showing a nearly 2% gain in the last 24 hours. A big reason for this growth is institutional activity. The Cboe BZX Exchange has submitted a request to the U.S. SEC to list a spot Solana ETF from Fidelity, showing that large firms are taking SOL seriously.

At the same time, BlackRock’s $1.7 billion USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) has moved to the Solana blockchain. This move adds more credibility to Solana’s ecosystem. Rising open interest further signals growing engagement. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, there’s a 70% chance the U.S. will approve a spot SOL ETF this year. All of this builds a strong case for Solana’s potential in the months ahead.

Cardano Whales Purchase 240 Million ADA Tokens

Cardano’s ADA token has climbed 7% over the last week, reaching $0.76. That rise has come alongside major purchases by large investors—often called “whales.” These buyers picked up 240 million ADA in just one week, which is worth about $180 million at current prices.

This level of buying may tighten the token’s supply and affect price movement. Some analysts say this could push ADA toward $1.30 or more. But with technical indicators like RSI nearing overbought levels, there’s also a chance of a short-term dip.

Still, optimism is growing. The whale activity points to growing confidence in Cardano’s future. But in such a fast-moving market, investors need to stay alert to both technical signals and overall momentum.

BlockDAG’s Testnet Handles Real Load: 15K Transactions & 200+ Nodes

BlockDAG’s Beta “Primordial” Testnet isn’t just a demo—it’s a real-world trial simulating mainnet stress. The system already handles 15,000 transactions daily and keeps over 200 mining nodes running. This setup offers a close look at performance, decentralization, and stability.

Built on a DAG-based Proof-of-Work model with GHOSTDAG protocol, BlockDAG doesn’t rely on sequential blocks. Instead, it validates blocks in parallel, allowing faster processing without giving up fairness or security. These test results help fine-tune the network ahead of its full launch.

Alongside this progress, BlockDAG’s presale has raised $210 million, sold more than 19 billion coins, and delivered a 2,380% ROI since batch 1. Currently in batch 27 at $0.0248, the project continues to hit targets.

The testnet also rewards users with test coins and miner incentives. With EVM support and development tools available, the network offers developers and miners real reasons to engage and test functionality.

Altogether, whether it’s validating block throughput, testing decentralization, or preparing the system for broader adoption, BlockDAG’s Beta Testnet is building confidence in its ability to support real-world demands from day one.

Results Back BlockDAG While Others Chase Expectations

Market hype can push prices, but tested systems build trust. Solana’s institutional interest and Cardano’s whale buys show belief in future value, but both depend on expectations. BlockDAG is already proving itself—running thousands of transactions, rewarding users, and showing real activity.

With $210 million raised and 19 billion coins sold, its momentum comes from results, not just market buzz. As other projects try to show they’re ready, BlockDAG is already doing the work. It’s not waiting for attention—it’s earning it by delivering performance today.